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RY51 KWZ

2002 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

83,873 mi
Last recorded83,873 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Alto45,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 KWZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2021 83,873 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2021 83,873 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 78,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 78,839 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 71,641 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 71,022 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Steering arm to rack slight play in the joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 71,017 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Steering arm to rack slight play in the joint (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 64,916 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Steering arm to rack slight play in the joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front Brake Very slightly slow to apply.

Pass 17 Nov 2015 62,717 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Across the rear axle. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Steering arm to rack has slight play in the ball joint. (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 62,717 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Across the rear axle. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Steering arm to rack has slight play in the ball joint. (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control Steering wheel cover loose removed prior to test. (2.1.1)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 61,866 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 61,866 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 61,857 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 23 Nov 2013 59,994 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 56,908 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 56,908 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 54,838 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust noisy

offside rear tyre slightly perished (145/70/13-71t)

Fail 12 Nov 2011 54,838 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust noisy

offside rear tyre slightly perished (145/70/13-71t)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 52,601 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Nov 2010 52,601 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 48,001 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 47,952 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 41,292 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre cracking

Fail 10 Nov 2007 41,292 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 2 Sep 2006 24,665 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Alto?

Based on 1,154,186 MOT tests across 84,341 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
3,909
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
84,341
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 33,718
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,073
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,495
brake binding 15,456
Stop lamp not working 14,627
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RY51 KWZ is a 2002 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

Across all 2002 Suzuki Alto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 45,951 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Alto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 33,718 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RY51 KWZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Alto typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Suzuki Alto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RY51 KWZ is a 2002 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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